A rare magnitude 7.1 doublet earthquake struck Venezuela during a public holiday, causing widespread panic and prompting the government to declare a state of emergency.
34 have died so far
Jun 25, 2026
11:17 am
What's the storyVenezuela declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday night.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the first quake at a magnitude of 7.2, centered about 160km west of Caracas.
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